30c Orange (38). Block of four, original gum, radiant color, better-centered than most multiples of this issue

VERY FINE. A RARE SOUND ORIGINAL-GUM BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE 30-CENT 1860 ISSUE.

This block clearly demonstrates why it is so difficult to find this issue with choice centering. The narrow space between subjects on the plate makes it almost impossible for the perforations to clear the design on all four sides.

As an indication of rarity, the last intact block we offered was in 2004, and the last block with centering comparable to the one offered here was sold in 2002.

With 2005 P.F. certificate. Scott Catalogue assigns a 45% premium for a block versus four singles, which we consider to be too low based on relative scarcity.

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